Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Carnelian, Tanzanite, Citr...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Peridot
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artist Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.